Eaton 9PX UPS

The Eaton 9PX uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is the next generation of energy-efficient 6 to 11 kVA future-proof UPS’s for virtualised environments, where management of rising energy costs and consumption is a consideration.

The devices come as a compact rack/tower versatile form factor, delivering 5400 W in a 3U and 10,000 W in a 6U profile. Featuring up to 95% efficiency in online double conversion mode, 98% in high-efficiency mode and a power factor of 0.9, the 9PX is able to deliver 28% more power than other UPSs in the same class.

In double conversion topology the 9PX constantly monitors power conditions and regulates voltage and frequency for optimised power management. As a result, the 9PX is suitable for users looking to protect their equipment in computer rooms and small data centres as well as in industrial, manufacturing and medical applications.

For enhanced manageability, a graphical LCD provides clear information on the UPS’s full status and analytics as well as configuration parameters. The multilingual screen tilts to 45° for ease of viewing and its position can be adjusted to suit rack or tower use.

Users have the option to monitor energy consumption at the UPS via the LCD and/or remotely through Eaton’s Intelligent Power Software Suite, which is compatible with all major operating systems and virtualisation software. Thus, the 9PX easily integrates with virtualised IT environments such as VMware vCenter, Microsoft HyperV, Citrix XEN and Red Hat KVM. Connectivity options are broad and include USB, Serial and Relay as well as a slot for an optional network card.

To ensure service continuity, the 9PX is equipped with redundant components as well as an internal self-powered bypass. A maintenance bypass module is also available for replacement of the UPS without interruption to critical systems. The entire 9PX range incorporates Eaton’s proprietary Hot Sync paralleling technology, enabling scaled UPS redundancy or capacity deployment as business requirements change.

The 6 kVA model features load segment control, which enables prioritised shutdowns of non-essential equipment to maximise battery runtime for critical load devices. Eaton’s Advanced Battery Management (ABM) technology includes a three-stage intelligent charging process that optimises recharge time, eliminates overcharging and continuously monitors battery condition. Thanks to ABM, battery service life can be extended by up to 50%. Furthermore, users can increase runtime by adding up to 12 external hot-swappable battery modules. As a result, the system can provide autonomous power for several hours if necessary.